December 9, 2011

Diet plays a very important role for all people but it plays an even higher role for athletes. Athletes demand more from their body than most people so they need the necessary carbs and protein to give them the required energy to do the activities their sport requires. To get the best performance athletes need to consume enough nutrition. A high number of calories and protein can make the difference between a good athlete playing horribly and a not so good athlete performing great. Athletes should have a diet that they are comfortable with. A comfortable diet will increase the chances of the athlete actually sticking to it. Allot of people create a diet and never stick to it after a few weeks because they are not comfortable with it. Since an athlete needs a lot protein to perform, they should have a diet with foods that they love eating. The best part about protein is that it is in everyday meat like chicken, ham or even eggs. Most people love to eat meat so an athlete should have no trouble creating a protein diet. Protein bars and shakes can also be useful for athletes that are vegetarians or who just do not like to eat meats every day.